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Survival Gear Review: Doan Magnesium Bar

There are many ways to make fire. From primitive friction fire to modern day butane lighters. One particular way has been around since 1973 and …

Here in my home state of Maine, water and its associated lifeforms are in abundant supply. As such, I can – and do – absolutely …

It is an interesting paradox that teeth are the hardest part of the human body and often seem to succumb first to dietary and lifestyle …

As far as survival skill sets are concerned, one of the most underrated and under researched skills I can think of is lock picking. In …

Of all the everyday carry (EDC) gear and survival kit, the compass seems to be something relegated to just a generic noun as if all …

The concept of a Grey Man, or pretty much a grey anything is simply using the word grey as an adjective to describe transparency. Many …

Paracord used to be used as the suspension lines for parachutes. After landing on the ground soldiers would cut the cord from their chutes because …

Awhile back my washing machine broke down over a holiday weekend. Instead of hauling the dirty laundry to a laundry mat, I decided that this …

This is sewing for the caveman in you, or cavewoman. If you have a well thought out Bug Out Bag, then repair gear is included …

I’m willing to bet that at least 90% of the people reading this article have to function under a budget of sorts. Bills need to …

If you read my post on 7 Tips For Your Bug Out Bag, considered this part II. Many posts on Bug Out Bags out there …

Ok, ok, I hear the chuckles now from across the room at the Bug Out Bag (BOB) planning meetings, but this is a serious product …